Ruan Xiao Jiao accepted the ointnt with a calm expression, exchanged a few pleasantries with the County Magistrate, and then saw him out of the courtyard.
But when she returned to her own room, Ruan Xiao Jiao’s face did not look good.
A box of ointnt was almost crushed in her grip!
She felt unsettled inside, especially because the County Magistrate ca so early in the morning, not for anything else, but because Taohua was favored!
Back when she did that thing with the County Magistrate, why didn’t he co over to see her?
At that mont, Ruan Xiao Jiao completely forgot that the County Magistrate ca over today because he fully saw Taohua as her!
...
Mu Shuangshuang returned to the room, packed so things, and then went to call Yu Dahai and the others, preparing to go back to the town.
Traveling with them were two governnt officials, there to help the Chengfeng Restaurant regain its reputation!
Yu Dahai had been waiting restlessly; he hadn’t been around for three days, and he didn’t know how his sister Xiuxiu was doing!
Fortunately, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t tell Yu Xiuxiu about Yu Dahai being arrested; she just said he went to another town to buy so supplies for the restaurant.
She also asked the neighbor, Aunt Zhong, to help take care of Yu Xiuxiu.
When they arrived in town, it was just noon.
The Chengfeng Restaurant’s gates were tightly shut, and the previously bustling restaurant was now cold and quiet.
Everyone sighed deeply, but the disappointnt didn’t last long as Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Dahai went to open the restaurant’s doors.
Actually, the staff were all inside the restaurant, waiting for Yu Dahai’s return these past days.
As soon as the restaurant doors opened, the people in the backyard rushed forward upon hearing the commotion.
The staff were stunned.
"Owner, Steward Yu, you... you all have returned..."
Ah Cai’s eyes widened in disbelief.
He rubbed his eyes hard, wanting to make sure it wasn’t a hallucination.
Mu Shuangshuang reminded him, "Ah Cai, we really are back! Is Uncle Wei here? Let him know to make a few signature dishes for lunch today; we’ll have esteed guests at our restaurant!"
The esteed guests Mu Shuangshuang referred to were naturally the two governnt officials.
The officials felt a warm sensation in their hearts after hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s introduction.
"Miss Shuangshuang, no need to be so formal, the young master has already instructed us; everything will follow your plan!
You can use the whole day today to establish your reputation as you wish!"
Mu Shuangshuang was delighted!
"Two Lords, please go to the elegant room upstairs first. Rest assured we’ll show our best for lunch today!"
As she finished speaking, Ah Cai led the two upstairs.
Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Dahai simultaneously said, "Let’s go find Xiuxiu!"
Mu Shuangshuang’s residence wasn’t far from the restaurant, and they arrived after a short walk.
Entering the courtyard, they saw Xiuxiu carrying a wooden basin out.
The basin was full of water, and Yu Dahai’s heart almost jumped out upon seeing it.
"What are you doing? Didn’t I tell you not to do this yourself?"
Yu Dahai stepped forward, grabbed the basin from Yu Xiuxiu, while Mu Shuangshuang went to support Yu Xiuxiu.
"Brother, you’ve finished purchasing? Shuangshuang, you’ve co too!"
Yu Xiuxiu was very happy, beaming with joy.
"Yes, we were held up a bit on the way, so we’re only back now. How about Chunhua?"
"She’s sleeping sweetly! Brother, I’ll make lunch, wait for a bit!"
Yu Xiuxiu spoke then wanted to start cooking, but Mu Shuangshuang stopped her.
"Don’t, we have esteed guests at the restaurant today, let’s eat there!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"Then I’ll go carry Little Hua!" Yu Dahai said and went inside.
Mu Shuangshuang held Yu Xiuxiu’s hand and asked, "Xiuxiu, where’s Aunt Zhong? Haven’t seen her!"
Aunt Zhong was the nice neighbor; Mu Shuangshuang often brought things from the restaurant for her.
"I sent her back, it’s not good to always trouble others!"
"It’s actually fine, Aunt Zhong is nice, and we’re not treating her unfairly. You’re a pregnant woman with Chunhua, it’s better with soone helping!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
Yu Xiuxiu nodded repeatedly, "Yes, thanks, Shuangshuang, I’ll be more mindful in the future!"
As they spoke, Yu Dahai ca out holding Chunhua, as Yu Xiuxiu had said.
The little girl had her eyes closed, her long eyelashes like little fans covering her eyelids.
Mu Shuangshuang looked and felt her heart lting.
Chunhua was the most beautiful baby she had seen, not crying or fussing, with fair complexion.
The only mystery was why Aunt Ge particularly disliked Chunhua!
But those were their own family matters, and Mu Shuangshuang wouldn’t get involved.
Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Xiuxiu walked to the restaurant, laughing and chatting.
Since leaving the Ge Family, Xiuxiu had changed completely during this ti.
Her face always had a smile; her mood improved a lot.
But it was normal; anyone forced to drink incense ash every day and brainwashed to have a son by their mother-in-law would go crazy!
They finally arrived at the restaurant, and Yu Xiuxiu noticed it was empty.
She was curious until Mu Shuangshuang said, "The restaurant’s on break today! Let’s go up to the elegant room quickly!"
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t place Xiuxiu in the sa room as the governnt officials—both were n.
She also didn’t want them to say anything that might blow their cover.
Mu Shuangshuang stayed in another elegant room to chat with Xiuxiu; she didn’t need to serve the officials—Yu Dahai took care of that.
After helping with Little Chunhua for a while, Xiuxiu started to confide in Mu Shuangshuang.
"Shuangshuang, San Dan ca over yesterday, stayed the night, and left this morning!"
Mu Shuangshuang nodded.
"How’s San Dan doing lately?"
Yu Xiuxiu sighed, "Not very well. After I left, my mother-in-law kept nagging, and increasingly so.
She used to just make drink the incense ash water, and now even adds it to the food she cooks for San Dan!"
Mu Shuangshuang: "..."
"Shuangshuang, do you find it hard to comprehend? But I’m used to it! I knew she’d tornt San Dan once I left.
But I don’t want to go back; I want to safely give birth to the baby, whether it’s a boy or a girl; I want to keep it!"
Every child is a lifeline for Xiuxiu!
She couldn’t bear to give up any of them!
"Aunt Ge is indeed a bit obsessed. Normally, this shouldn’t happen, why is this so serious, do you know?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"Yes, a villager who hadn’t given birth to a girl for years had a son recently.
I heard it was because she drank the incense ash water, and my mother-in-law thinks it works, so she insists on doing it daily!"
Saying this, Yu Xiuxiu began to frown and sigh!
"Do you believe it? Do you believe that woman in your village had a child because of this?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
Yu Xiuxiu hesitated, then shook her head, "I don’t believe it!"
"Since you don’t, don’t carry the burden! Whether you have a boy or a girl is predetermined! You can’t force it! You shouldn’t!"
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